Board Member – Community, Health Equity & Advocacy (Voting Director)

Bloom Again Foundation believes that economically vulnerable working women should have the same opportunity to heal from a medical challenge as do their wealthier counterparts. As an all volunteer grassroots organization, we are focused on identifying women in need and providing support for rent, food, utilities and transportation to and from medical appointments. It achieves this mission in an efficient and economically reasonably way by partnering with well-established social services agencies and care providers in the community to identify women who meet our criteria for funding. That criteria includes (1) being employed for the past two years; (2)currently living at or near the poverty level; (3) having received an acute recent diagnosis that requires the woman to miss work and lose income; (3) having no other sources of financial income; and (4) intends to return to work as soon as medically advisable. Once approved as a partner, designated individuals may apply for a grant on behalf of a woman in need. Within 24 hours of grant application, the Board makes a decision and remittance for approved applications are sent directly to landlords, utility companies, or in the form of food cards. Our system ensures the women are appropriately vetted at the partner level and their needs are met in a timely fashion. Board Members are responsible for fundraising and friendraising to ensure grant funding is available when needed. In over 15 years no woman meeting the criteria for funding has been denied a grant.,OverviewThe Board Member – Community, Health Equity & Advocacy serves as a voting member of the Bloom Again Foundation Board of Directors and provides strategic leadership and oversight related to community engagement, health equity advancement, survivor-centered advocacy, and public impact initiatives.This role strengthens the Board’s governance capacity by ensuring programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts align with Bloom Again’s mission, strategic plan, and commitment to equity, access, and community-centered impact.This is a volunteer governance position. The Board Member provides high-level strategic guidance and accountability oversight and does not function as staff or direct program manager.Role PurposeTo advance Bloom Again’s mission by strengthening community partnerships, promoting health equity, and guiding responsible advocacy strategies that support survivors and underserved populations.Core Governance ResponsibilitiesUphold fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.Participate in board votes and strategic deliberations.Serve as an ambassador for Bloom Again in community and advocacy spaces.Support fundraising and community engagement efforts.Meet the annual 'Give or Get' contribution requirement.Primary Community, Health Equity & Advocacy ResponsibilitiesCommunity Engagement & Partnership DevelopmentAdvise on community engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities.Support development of partnerships with health systems, community-based organizations, and advocacy coalitions.Leverage professional networks to expand Bloom Again’s community presence and credibility.Health Equity Strategy & Impact AlignmentProvide strategic insight on health disparities affecting survivors and underserved communities.Advise on culturally responsive programming and equity-centered service delivery models.Support the development of measurable health equity goals and community impact metrics.Advocacy & Public Policy Guidance (Governance Level)Advise on responsible advocacy strategies consistent with 501(c)(3) regulations.Support development of position statements aligned with mission and strategic priorities.Monitor public policy developments impacting survivor services and health equity.Ensure advocacy efforts remain compliant with nonprofit lobbying regulations.Community Voice & Lived Experience IntegrationEnsure community and survivor voices inform strategic planning and program design.Promote trauma-informed and equity-centered decision-making at the board level.Advise on ethical storytelling and public communications involving survivors.Impact Measurement & AccountabilitySupport development of outcome tracking for advocacy and community initiatives.Advise on reporting frameworks that demonstrate measurable community impact.Ensure alignment between advocacy messaging and programmatic outcomes.CollaborationThe Board Member – Community, Health Equity & Advocacy collaborates closely with the Co-Presidents, Governance Chair, Fundraising & Development Board Member, and Executive Director (upon appointment). Community impact updates and advocacy strategy considerations are integrated into quarterly board reporting and annual strategic planning discussions.QualificationsExperience in public health, health equity, community organizing, advocacy, or policy work.Understanding of nonprofit advocacy boundaries under 501(c)(3) regulations.Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, equity-centered leadership.Strong relationship-building and coalition-development skills.Commitment to mission-driven service and ethical governance.Term of ServiceStandard board term of 2–3 years, renewable upon board approval, as defined in the Bylaws.Expected time commitment 6–10 hours per month, including meetings, preparation, and community engagement.Performance & AccountabilityEvaluated annually as part of the Board’s self-assessment process.Expected to actively contribute to community engagement and advocacy advancement.Support measurable impact goals aligned with Bloom Again’s strategic plan.Strategic Plan Alignment (2025–2028)Goal 1 Expand and Strengthen Program ImpactSupport integration of health advocacy and financial literacy initiatives.Strengthen LA County-based partnerships and onboard new partners.Develop measurable health equity impact metrics.Goal 4 Increase Sustainable FundingPosition health equity data to strengthen grant competitiveness.Goal 5 Foster Recognition & Legacy BuildingGuide ethical storytelling through the Women’s Stories impact series.